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Definition of OB
It is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behaviour within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organizations effectiveness.
Human beings are complex. Because they are not alike, our ability to make simple, accurate and sweeping generalizations are limited. That does not mean that we cant offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behaviour or make valid predictions.
Independent Variables
Psychology
Learning Motivation Personality Emotions Perception Training Leadership effectiveness Job satisfaction Individual decision making Performance appraisal Attitude measurement Employee satisfaction Work design Work stress
Social Psychology
Behavioural change Attitude change
Communication
Group Processes Group Decision making.
Sociology
Group Communication Power Conflict Intergroup behavior Organization system Formal organization theory Organizational technology Organizational change Organizational culture
Anthropology
Group Comparative values Comparative attitudes Cross-cultural analysis Organization system Organizational culture Organizational environment Power
Interpersonal role
Are of three types:
Figureheads - who perform ceremonial or symbolic roles.
Leaders - who train, motivate, and discipline employees. Liaisons - who contact external information sources.
Informational roles
Are again of three types:
Monitors - who collect information from outside sources. Disseminators - who transmit information to organizational members. Spokespersons - who organizations to outsiders. represent their
Decisional Roles
Are of four types: Entrepreneurs - who initiate and oversee new projects to improve organizational performance. Disturbance handlers - who take action to respond to unforeseen problems. Resource allocators - who control human, mechanical, and monetary resources. Negotiators - who bargain with others to gain advantage for their own units.